While Kevin Durant is doing everything he needs to do offensively and defensively, there is one aspect that he needs to fix fast: fouls.

LeBron James has made a conscientious effort to drive right into Durant’s chest as often as possible, and Durant must return the favor. With incredible length, Durant should be drawing and-1's like it’s going out of style.

Oklahoma City is in serious trouble if they don’t get their star sniper out of the foul rut he's in by forcing him to change the way he plays his game—at least until James gets in his own foul trouble.

While many basketball fans won’t want to hear this, Kendrick Perkins needs to be the Thunder's tough guy and send a physical message to LeBron James.

With King James running through the lane like he owns it, Perkins must begin to make his fouls count and drive a little fear into the heart of the Heat’s top scorer. If he fears driving the lane, he will be forced to depend on his streaky jumper.

Perkins hasn’t added much offensively or on the boards, so he needs to make his mark in another way. If that means laying James out once, so be it.

Remaining NBA Finals Schedule

Game 4: Jun 19 9:00 p.m. EDT @MIA (TV: ABC)

Game 5: Jun 21 9:00 p.m. EDT @MIA (TV: ABC)

Game 6: Jun 24 8:00 p.m. EDT @OKC (TV: ABC)*

Game 7: Jun 26 9:00 p.m. EDT @OKC (TV: ABC)*

*if necessary

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